Basic Background Information

Family info (spouse, children):

I am a proud 4th generation resident of St. Lucie County. I have two sons, one of whom is married. My sons and my daughter-in-law attended and graduated from St. Lucie County public schools. After graduating from college, they each followed their individual passion and my oldest son now serves in the US Marine Corp., his wife teaches elementary school, and my youngest son is a mechanical engineer.

In what year did you move to your community?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony:

No

Educational background:

South University, master's in Professional Counseling, 2008;
Barry University, bachelor's, 1984;
Indian River Community College, associate of arts, 1980

Current occupation/work history:

I was elected to the St. Lucie County School Board in 2010 and I am currently serving my second year as Board Chairperson. I serve as a full-time school board member.
I am also a Professional Counselor and provide mental health counseling services to Big Brothers Big Sisters on a part time basis.

Volunteer/Civic involvement:

District Advisory Council (1998-present), Chairperson (2004-2010);
Treasure Coast University Schools, Inc. (2004-present);
PACE of the Treasure Coast, Inc. (2007-2008);
Educational Surrogate for the St. Lucie County School District (2000-2010);
Lawnwood Elementary School Advisory Council member (1996-2001), chairperson (1999-2001);
Lincoln Park Academy School Advisory Council member (1998-2008), chairperson (2003-2008);
Facilitate programs in district schools for students experiencing issues resulting from grief or divorce (1998-2008);
Lawnwood Elementary Parent Teacher Organization president (1999-2001);
Volunteer of the Year for Lawnwood Elementary (2000 and 2001);
Trainer and presenter of "More Alike than Different" program (1996-2010);
Trainer for School Advisory Council teams (2004-2010);
DASRAC Committee member (2004-2010), provides oversight for schools in corrective action due to No Child Left Behind;
St. Lucie County School District parent representative for following committees: Concurrency, Extended School Year, Region III Family Action Collaborative team, Least Restrictive Environment, Student Assignment Appeals, School Calendar;
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast - member of "The Friends of New Horizons" board established to raise funds for the Children's Crisis Center (2005-present);
St. Lucie County Extension Advisory Council member (2004-present);
St. Lucie County Citizens' Budget Committee member (1998-2006);
AmeriCorps Sustainability Committee member(2004-present);
Creative Playground of Ft. Pierce, Inc. (Kid's Crossing) - member of incorporating board (1994)